The new boatbuilding apprenticeship is being developed by employers within the government’s trailblazer scheme. Co-ordinated by the British Marine Federation (BMF), the employer led group to encourage apprentices in the marine industry is led by Berthon Boat Company, with the participation of BMF member companies, including Sunseeker, Princess Yachts, Fairline Boats, Pendennis, to name but a few.
Wednesday, October 15, was marked by the 2014 Shipwrights Lectures. One of the most thought-provoking events to date was attended by over 200 apprentices, shipwrights and students, together with their employers, lecturers, as well as guests.
Vitters Shipyard has started the construction of the 33m Malcolm McKeon designed sailing yacht MM33 project, which will feature interior design by Design Unlimited and is scheduled for delivery in 2016.
The year 2014 will be busy for Valencia-based composites specialist Future Fibre. The company is expected to deliver the mast and rigging package for sailing yacht APC78, currently under construction at Green Marine in the UK, in April 2014.
Beautifully penned by Philippe Briand, the 33-metre superyacht INOUI represents the fourth carbon composite sloop, built at Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands. Hull and superstructure are fully carbon composite, constructed at Vitters sister company, Green Marine, based in the UK.
Set to be launched in June 2015, the third WallyCento superyacht has been recently signed and is currently in build at Green Marine in the UK.
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) has signed a contract with Green Marine, which will see the OYS deliver a custom lightweight vertical retracting bow thruster, model H-250-V to the new 78-foot sailing yacht APC 78, scheduled for launch in 2014.
The recently concluded Monaco Yacht Show saw the Superyacht UK (SYUK) celebrate a decade of promoting the UK superyacht industry.
The Valencia-based composites specialist, Future Fibres, has announced the signing of the contract for the latest APC78 yacht, designed by Nigel Irens. This beautiful catamaran is currently under construction at Green Marine in the UK.
Three luxurious vessels by Vitters, including superyacht Marie, Inoui yacht, as well Dubois-designed 46m yacht Hull 3067, will appear in the new Discovery Channel documentary series, called SUPERYACHTS.
Penned by Claydon Reeves, the revolutionary Aeroboat superyacht tender will be constructed by the prominent UK yard, Green Marine. It will be run by the legendary Merlin V12 Spitfire engine.